Enhancing the profession to ensure quality patient care.
Durham, North Carolina
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Posted: 18-Nov-23
Location: Orlando, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 23038216
Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Up to 20k sign on bonus (depending on years of experience)
- Immediate participation in advanced pay program ($4/hr)
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Orientation lasts 90-180 days and schedule will be 6:45am-3:15pm. After orientation is complete, schedule will be:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p OR Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7p-7a
The role you’ll contribute:
Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision and delegatory authority of an RN and / or surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists are experts in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
* The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Demonstrates an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
* Preoperatively the surgical technologist gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. Anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure and ensures all items are functional and readily available.
* Maintains strict aseptic technique and monitors all team members at the field and all activities to ensure no breaks in technique. This includes performance of the surgical hand scrub, donning gown and gloves, setting up of the sterile field, and draping for the procedure. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand washing according to policy.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
· Basic skills related to aseptic/ sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
· BLS certification
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Graduate from school of surgical technology OR LPN program, RN program with Operating Room experience, completion of a military training program that includes surgical technology skills OR on the job training for surgical technology with 5 years of experience in an acute care OR setting.
- BLS certification
- At least 3 years of experience working as a Surgical Tech
